“As missionaries, we must be carriers of God’s love.”

—  Matka Tereza

Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.
No Greater Love
Source: Knoansw, A Simple Path Quotes – The Inspiring Book Of Mother Teresa, September 03, 2020 https://knoansw.com/a-simple-path-quotes-mother-teresa/

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Roman Catholic saint of Albanian origin 1910–1997

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